Principal - Software Engineering at Fidelity Investments

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Fidelity Investments Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Health Benefits, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field with 8+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in Java, REST API, Spring Framework, SQL
  • Experience with enterprise-grade distributed applications and support
  • Technical Leadership: Defines technical direction and leads development efforts
  • Advanced Java & Microservices: Designs and develops scalable microservices using Spring Boot
  • Database Design: Advanced SQL, PostgreSQL, DB Design and analysis skills with focus on performance and scalability
  • Platform Design: Designs scalable, secure, and high-performance systems for product features following enterprise guidelines
  • Cloud-Native Expertise: Deep understanding of cloud deployment models and infrastructure
  • CI/CD Strategy: Owns CI/CD processes and ensures release reliability
  • Security & Compliance: Leads secure development practices aligned with enterprise standards
  • UI/UX & Frontend: Exposure to modern UI frameworks like Angular and TypeScript
  • Messaging & Eventing: Proficient in event-driven systems
  • Dev Assist Tools: Hands-on experience with tools like GitHub CoPilot, Gemini and ability to evaluate use cases across dev process
  • Quality Ownership: Defines testing standards and drives quality initiatives
  • Environment Management: Experienced in managing and optimizing mature product environments
  • Availability for shift timings: 11:00am - 8:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and own scalable and resilient enterprise-grade solutions that power FHB's platform capabilities
  • Build and continuously enhance systems using modern technology stacks and cloud-native architectures, aligning with enterprise software development practices
  • Contribute across the full development lifecycle, from developing microservices and integrating APIs to deploying on modern cloud infrastructure
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver impactful features and enhancements
  • Drive the technical vision and implementation of the FHB platform
  • Build scalable, resilient, and secure applications that meet the demands of a growing client base
  • Lead feature development, mentor team members, and contribute to architectural decisions
  • Define technical direction and lead development efforts
  • Own CI/CD processes and ensure release reliability
  • Lead secure development practices aligned with enterprise standards
  • Define testing standards and drive quality initiatives
  • Shape technical implementations for owned capabilities in the FHB platform to influence scalability, performance, and reliability

Skills

Java
Spring Boot
Microservices
SQL
PostgreSQL
Database Design
Cloud-Native
CI/CD
Technical Leadership

Fidelity Investments

Investment management and financial services provider

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 allows users to access news and trading tools on their mobile devices. Additionally, features like the Watch List Visualization for iPad help users track stock price changes over time using a heatmap. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1946Year Founded
$120,238.8MTotal Funding
DEBT_FINANCINGCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Loss of key personnel like Gita Bal may impact Fidelity's research capabilities.
Increased competition from Vanguard's new division could draw clients away from Fidelity.
Potential reputational risk from Bitcoin ETF outflows could affect Fidelity's offerings.

Differentiation

Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.
Fidelity's mobile solutions are available on multiple platforms, including Windows Phone and iPad.
Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization provides unique insights into order execution proximity.

Upsides

Increased adoption of wearable tech could boost Fidelity's mobile solutions.
Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests expansion in Fidelity's digital asset offerings.
Rise of AI could benefit Fidelity's data analytics and AI-driven investment strategies.

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